[quote=sefer]Thanks for the advice so far. Yes the Happy Cat is clearly intended for juniors, but as I really just want a fun boat I'm thinking it's probably not a major concern as long as it moves without being pointless.
Closeness is an issue. I am in the South Island and most sailing goes on in the North (where it remains warmer in the winter), and while a ferry crossing with a trailer is possible, it all adds to the cost. Both Cats are a 4hr drive away, so not really practical to view again/sail before buying etc. This does have a positive effect on price down here however(at least generally).
I can hear what everyone is saying about a club, but my mis-guided sense of adventure says do it on your own.
In theory I know how to sail small monos, but it's been while, so really this is 80% me just wanting to get out and have some fun while trying something a little new, and 20% me thinking it would be fun to teach my niece to sail over the summer holiday. I could pick-up an (extremely) cheap trainer for her no problem, but anything big enough for the both of us is likely to be too hard for her to handle, where the 12' cat would be no issue.
Frankly given cost, size (storage & 1-handed launching concerns), and location, I prefer the 12' but it is senseless getting it
I'll post a pic of the Happy Cat when I get one (I've looked at a few cats, so can barely remember what it looks like).[/quote]
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